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demoralize

verb

/dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

Meaning

to cause someone to lose confidence or hope

The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete.

feel demoralized

discourage, dishearten, depress, weaken

encourage, inspire

completely demoralize, demoralize the team, feel demoralized

to ward off or deflect an attack, especially in fencing or conversation

to satisfy thirst by drinking; to extinguish fire

To hold, retain, or continue to do something.

To beat repeatedly and violently; to move or strike wildly.

to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way

to resolve; to establish residence; to calm down